Situ Lie's words instantly left Liu Canglan, Li Zhenyue, and the others alternating between green and white, speechless.
The tens of thousands of spectators erupted into an uproar.
No one had expected the Kaoshan Sect Master, who had always kept a low profile and endured in silence, to be so forceful today.
Before everyone's eyes, he had directly confronted the great sects and aristocratic clan giants, shielding Wang Yuan with all his strength.
Qin Xuanyue's heart settled, his eyes filled with gratification.
With Sect Master Situ backing him, no matter how the various factions made things difficult today, no one could harm Wang Yuan in the slightest!
Liu Canglan's face turned iron-blue, fury churning in his chest, yet he did not dare confront Situ Lie head-on. He could only say coldly:
"Sect Master Situ, protecting your own like this is far too partial!"
"So what if I am?"
Situ Lie did not yield an inch, his gaze razor-sharp.
"No outsider has the right to recklessly criticize or condemn disciples of my Kaoshan Sect."
"As long as Wang Yuan remains undefeated on the arena, he has the right to be arrogant today!"
On the high platform, Daoist Fencang sighed helplessly at the sight and could only let the matter drop, no longer forcing the issue.
The sect masters exchanged glances, ultimately withdrawing their intentions to reprimand him.
The pressure blanketing the entire venue dispersed, and no one dared question Wang Yuan another word!
On the arena.
Wang Yuan looked toward Situ Lie, who stood tall upon the high platform to protect him, and a trace of warmth flickered through his eyes.
Then he raised his gaze again, looking down upon the gathered heroes. His expression became ever more indifferent and unruly.
With his sect supporting him and invincible combat strength at